Start a conversation
Hello.
你好。
Sounds roughly like
nee how
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A few words for your day.
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Ordering lunch, finding your way, or sharing a little appreciation. Find a phrase, hear it, and give it a try. You can always show it, too.
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Five phrases to keep close.
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A little thank-you
Thank you.
谢谢。
Sounds roughly like
shyeh-shyeh
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Point to something you'd like
This one, please. Thank you.
这个，谢谢。
Sounds roughly like
juh-guh, shyeh-shyeh
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Point to an item on the menu or something on display.
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I don't understand what you're saying.
我听不懂。
Sounds roughly like
waw ting boo dong
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Ask for a little help
Please help me.
请帮帮我。
Sounds roughly like
ching bahng-bahng waw
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A general request for help. See Travel tips for emergency contacts.
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Shopping · 5 phrases
Check the price
How much is it?
多少钱？
Sounds roughly like
dwaw-shaow chyen
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Choose one
One, thank you.
一个，谢谢。
Sounds roughly like
ee guh, shyeh-shyeh
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Choose two
Two, thank you.
两个，谢谢。
Sounds roughly like
lyahng guh, shyeh-shyeh
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Say you love how it looks
It looks beautiful!
太好看了！
Sounds roughly like
tie how-kahn luh
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Where you might use this
M50 Creative Park · 5-day itinerary, day 5Already have a bag?
No bag needed, thank you.
不用袋子，谢谢。
Sounds roughly like
boo yong dye-dzuh, shyeh-shyeh
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If they ask…
How many would you like?
要几个？
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